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Sempervivum 'Oddity'

Also Known As

Oddity Hens & Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 4"-7"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Sempervivum 'Oddity' plant details

Sempervivum 'Oddity' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sempervivum 'Oddity'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 7 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-lived, rock garden, roof garden, rosette-forming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sempervivum 'Oddity'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sempervivum ‘Oddity’ is totally tubular! An unusual, low-growing, succulent, evergreen perennial with tubular leaves. Growing from a rosette, the leaves are light, shiny green with a purple rim around the hole at the end.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This hardy sempervivum variety is unique with tube shaped green leaves that are dipped in bright red. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or anywhere else you can imagine.

By: Young's Garden Gift & Pond

There is nothing actually odd about this über-hardy succulent with its rolled leaves and cute little pink flowers. Clumping yet spreading, try this in the ground or in a container. Either way, hardy well below zero.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Sempervivum 'Oddity' plant

How to Grow Sempervivum 'Oddity'

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum'

aka Sempervivum 'Red Cobweb', Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Red Cobweb', Cobweb Houseleek, Hens and Chickens, Rubrum Hen and Chicks

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 5"-10"

sun - mostly sun
occasional - drought tolerant

Photo of Sempervivum arachnoideum 'Rubrum' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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